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COGS hopes to continue many of the same advocacy efforts next year.

UMN Council of Graduate Students reflects on 2023-24 academic year

by Georgia Jensen
Published April 30, 2024
COGS had success this year in resource accessibility, collaboration with the Graduate Student Labor Union and working with University administration.
SUA has four committees that focus on planning different types of events.

Behind the scenes of SUA event planning

by Amelia Roessler
Published April 30, 2024
With numerous events throughout the year, Student Unions and Activity employees work to cater to students.
The AICH hosts several cultural events a semester to engage students and build community.

American Indian Cultural House creates space for Indigenous first-years to adjust to college life

by Araia Breedlove
Published April 25, 2024
The AICH is the longest-running multicultural Living Learning Community, starting in 2004.
Sally’s Saloon recently renovated a section of their building on Wednesday. The renovation includes a new large TV and a bar. The expansion was finalized at the beginning of the month.

Sally’s Saloon opens new expansion

by Sophie Eydis and Georgia Jensen
Published April 24, 2024
Sally’s new expansion accommodates up to 350 people.
FarmHouse, captured on April 22, is one of the few greek life houses located on the St. Paul campus. FarmHouse is one of the few Greek life houses located on the St. Paul campus.

St. Paul’s Greek life roots itself in agriculture

by Avery Vrieze
Published April 23, 2024
Of the five fraternities and sororities on UMN’s St. Paul campus, many of them have ties to agriculture.
Five pre-health student organizations lead a fundraiser to raise awareness and money for Palestine. The fundraiser aimed to raise awareness and money for support of Palestine.

UMN pre-health organizations fundraise for Palestine

by Amirah Razman
Published April 23, 2024
Five University pre-health student organizations led a fundraising campaign to raise money for humanitarian aid in Palestine.
Police on Northrop Mall Tuesday morning. A protestor carries a Palestinian Flag.

Faculty, students protests occur on Northrop Mall, at Coffman Union

by Theo Franz and Sam Hill
Published April 23, 2024
The protests and encampment protested the University’s financial involvement with several companies affiliated with the Israel-Hamas war.
Twenty-two tribes and 15 colleges were represented at the ceremony.

American Indian Graduation Celebration celebrates Indigenous success

by Amelia Roessler
Published April 22, 2024
The graduation featured 44 graduates and was held Friday evening at Minneapolis College.
Minneapolis-based band WHY NOT performs at Spring Jam on Saturday. Along with live music, the festival had a variety of activities including fair rides and food trucks

Spring Jam music performers take center stage

by Maddie Robinson and Avery Vrieze
Published April 21, 2024
The annual one-day event took place Saturday.
A student selecting what to eat in the Middlebrook dining hall on April 10, 2024. The unfair labor practice alleges two violations against the University that include not negotiating in good faith and not allowing the union to file grievances on the topic of summer work.

Teamsters files charges against University

by Amelia Roessler
Published April 21, 2024
In an issue of summer work, Teamsters Local 320 filed an unfair labor practice charge on behalf of dining hall employees.

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